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Oct 29, 2025 · Hello all! Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm in the process of setting up a 75 gallon and plan to stock with SA Cichlids/other SA community fish. This would be the first time I've kept …

Jan 27, 2025 · The maximum number of Cichlid species, within the behavioral limitations the tank will permit Non-Cichlid dither fish? Of course! - So, am I on-point with those observations? Does this …

Sep 13, 2009 · I have a convict that has been resting at the bottom of the tank lately. Usually she is full of energy but now almost crawls across the substrate at the bottom. I see no signs of stress on the …

Feb 2, 2025 · A forum community dedicated to Cichlid Fish owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about breeding, health, behavior, housing, adopting, care, classifieds, and more!

Dec 21, 2024 · Hey yall, so I have a 125 gallon South American tank with a zebra pike cichlid, 5 geophagus (surinamensis or altifrons or alibos I have no idea how to tell) and a blue phantom pleco. …

Feb 20, 2012 · So, I have always struggled with the problem of my cichlids digging into the sand in my tank. Eventually they would reach the under gravel filter panels and it would make the take look …

Oct 29, 2024 · Hello. And, welcome to Cichlid Forum. - Your Cichlids appear to be afflicted with a case of Lymphocystis. Which are basically… fish warts. Caused by a virus (that is contagious, as you are …

Jan 1, 2025 · Hello. And, welcome to Cichlid Forum. - And well, good luck with those. Out of all the different Severum species, variants and morphs, the most unpredictable ones we’ve seen (on this …

Feb 27, 2013 · Hello Everyone, I've got a few Frontosas and I'm upgrading to 5x2x2 tank this week, but I had a few questions about their diet. At the moment, I feed frozen Brine Shrimp with Garlic, Frozen …